Controversy Erupts at JNU Following Supreme Court Ruling on Delhi Riots
JNU Campus at the Center of Controversy
The Supreme Court's recent denial of bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam has once again placed the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus in the spotlight. Following the rejection of their bail applications, a group of students at JNU raised provocative slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah within the university grounds. Videos circulating on social media clearly capture the anti-government and inciting chants.
Challenge to Constitutional Institutions
It appears that the so-called 'tukde tukde gang' at JNU is once again engaging in the same behavior that has made it infamous, openly challenging the decisions of constitutional institutions with street slogans. The Supreme Court's ruling is not merely a government decision; it represents the Constitution and laws of India. However, the mindset of this group falters here. They only accept judicial decisions that align with their ideology. When a court ruling contradicts their beliefs, they resort to chaos under the guise of 'freedom of expression.'
Recurring Patterns of Protest
It is no coincidence that whenever there is a crackdown on terrorism, Maoism, or urban Naxalite networks, the same old script emerges from certain corners of universities. Members associated with the tukde tukde gang begin chanting slogans, putting up posters, and orchestrating campaigns against the government. The issue is not merely about who the slogans are directed against; the real question is how long this mentality of undermining the judicial process within the country will be tolerated.
A New Era for India
The tukde tukde gang must realize that today's India is not the India of the 1990s or 2000s. This is the India that has broken the back of terrorism in Kashmir, is on the path to eliminating Maoism, and has eradicated extremism. The clear strategy of security forces, political will, and public support have made it evident that there is no future for violence and conspiratorial politics. Hence, the agitation from the 'urban Naxal' camp is understandable.
Expectations from JNU
Institutions like JNU are expected to cultivate ideas that guide the nation, rather than becoming hubs for divisive thinking. Unfortunately, some student organizations seem to promote agendas that aim to destabilize India under the pretext of ideological dissent. This is neither revolution nor resistance; it is merely despair. Such individuals must understand that India has entered an era where the law will not be swayed. The Supreme Court will not yield to pressure, the government will not be blackmailed, and the public will not be ensnared by these slogans. No matter how much noise the tukde tukde gang makes, their ideology cannot become reality. A new India is in the decisive final phase of its battle against terrorism, Maoism, and extremism, and this journey cannot be halted by mere slogans.
Political Implications of the Slogan Controversy
Regarding the controversial slogans raised at JNU, it has become a significant political issue. Aditi Mishra, the president of the JNU Student Union, claimed that these slogans were 'ideological' and not targeted at any specific individual. She stated that students protest annually in remembrance of the violence that occurred on January 5, 2020. Meanwhile, Union Minister Giriraj Singh and Delhi government minister Kapil Mishra have strongly criticized the tukde tukde gang.